Searching Effectively and Efficiently

Presenter Information

Andrew Hamilton

Presentation Type

CE Class

Location

Spokane Public Library, Spokane, WA

Start Date

14-10-2018 8:00 AM

End Date

14-10-2018 12:00 PM

Description

Additional registration required.

Comments

How can we search effectively & efficiently? In this class you will learn (and practice) methods used by expert searchers. You will learn some advanced search techniques for PubMed and create a self-study plan to hone your skills.

Learning Objectives

By the end of the session, participants will be able to:

• Translate search requests into appropriate search terms
• Build a search strategy, modify it, and improve it
• Outline steps to support a systematic review
• Develop a plan for maintaining and improving search skills

Recommended Citation

Hamilton, Andrew, "Searching Effectively and Efficiently" (2018). Pacific Northwest Chapter of MLA Annual Meeting. 1.
https://digitalcommons.providence.org/pncmla/2018/Sunday/1